Volatility


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Why Investors' Expectations for Bitcoin Price Turbulence Drifted Lower This Year

"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day, comparing bitcoin's implied volatility with the dollar index, WTI crude, swaps and the S&P 500 going back to September 2021. Bitcoin's implied volatility has drifted lower this year despite the collapse of several crypto industry leaders, including Terra, FTX and BlockFi.

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Post-FTX Meltdown, Regulation-Abiding Companies Can Restore Trust

Adhering to stringent guidelines is less flashy, but will ensure safety and reduce risk.

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Has Bitcoin Bottomed Out?

Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) and whether the cryptocurrency has bottomed out amid low volatility. Plus, his take on the impact of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and the upcoming midterm elections on the crypto markets.

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What This Week's Fed Decision, Jobs Report Means for Crypto

The U.S. Federal Reserve approved a fourth straight interest rate hike this week, while the Department of Labor said employers added 261,000 jobs in October. CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the implications for the crypto markets and global finance. Plus, CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis on bitcoin's hashrate and volatility.

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NFT Platform ImmutableX’s $66M Unlocking Looms, Putting Sell Pressure on IMX Token

Immutable will release some 110 million IMX tokens to investors who bought the token in a private sale before the token's start a year ago. Some investors may see a 500% return on their holdings.

ImmutableX's IMX token unlock is approaching and will allow early private investors to sell some of their holdings. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Volatility Meltdown

Bitcoin's annualized three-month implied volatility recently slipped to nearly 50%, a level seen only five times since 2020. The one-month implied volatility dropped to 56%, according to Laevitas. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Citi Says Ether May Be Moving Toward a Deflationary Future

The cryptocurrency's volatility dropped to historic lows following the success of the Merge upgrade, the bank said.

Ethereum's switch to proof-of-stake could spark an era of deflation. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Up 5% Over 24 Hours, Surging Past $20K

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 5% in the past 24 hours, trading at $20,500 with ether (ETH) surpassing $1,500 in the meantime. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the tokens’ recent rally and whether volatility has returned to the crypto markets. Plus, insights on how the Fed's upcoming decisions will impact the broader market.

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Bitcoin Below $19K After Trading Flat for the Past Week

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below an important threshold of $19,000 after trading flat for the past week. ARK36 chairman and founder Mikkel Morch joins “First Mover” to discuss the token’s low volatility and a potential bottom.

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Bitstamp Exec: Bitcoin Sentiment 'Pretty Positive' Across the Board

Bitstamp U.S. Chief Compliance Officer Thomas Hook joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss Europe's crypto growth and mass adoption trends, integration with PayPal and impact of Liz Truss resigning as U.K. Prime Minister. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) outlook amid low volatility.

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